In terms of quality, here are the best ten lenses to be found on subminiature
cameras -- at least according to William White, who wrote the
Book on Subminiature Photography. They are listed
in chronological order, NOT by quality. And remember, the size and type of
film play at least an equal (or even more important) role in the final product.
In other words, we are taking about the quality of the LENS, which
is very different from the quality of the RESULT. That may sound strange,
but it isn't. A simple example, is that a particle

If YOUR camera's lens isn't included, don't panic -- I'm sure it's number
ELEVEN on the list! P.S. Since White did not consider half-frame cameras
to be subminis, none of the many, superb half-frame optics were even considered
for his list.

Six element TLR lens stopping down to f11 and focusing down to 12 inches.
"This is one of the top three subminiature cameras; it is a precision instrument
of high optical and mechanical quality, capable of outstanding results."

Four element, fixed-focus lens stopping down to f16. The point of focus is
about nine feet from the camera. Focusing to 21 inches with add-on closeup
lens, or at infinity with a add-on distance lenses. "This model is one of
the premier subminiatures ever designed. Its simplicity and durability have
rarely been matched, and it has every feature really required for good quality
still photography of any format."

Multi-element lens stopping down to f22 and focusing down to 15 inches with
additional closeup, wide-angle and telphoto adapters. "Let us confess here
our unabashed prejudice that this was, and still is, the best German-made
16mm format camera of them all."

Multi-element, interchangeable, focusing SLR lens with various close-up lenses.
"It was a breakthrough design and for the general photographer, all the
subminiature he or she would need in a lifetime. In fact, even the sophistcated
viewer cannot tell whether the enlargement was from a 35mm or a 110."